1900s (20th Century) Maps of Carlsbad, New Mexico

Explore 11 historic maps of Carlsbad from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Carlsbad's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Carlsbad's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


Carlsbad, NM maps

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  1. 1939 Map of Carlsbad, 1955 Print
    1939 Map of Carlsbad, 1955 Print
    1939 Carlsbad
    1955 Print · USGS
    Eddy County’s river-and-rail economy is captured here in the late 1930s, centered on the growing hub of Carlsbad. Researchers can trace the early footprint of the potash industry at the U S Potash Co Refinery and find local landmarks like the Harroun Sch and Forehand Ranch.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1943 Map of Carlsbad
    1943 Map of Carlsbad
    1943 Carlsbad
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Pecos Valley during the early 1940s reveals a unique network of irrigation flumes and potash industrial sites. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks and rural infrastructure like Forehand Ranch, Harroun Sch, and the U S Potash Co Refinery.

  3. 1943 Map of West Carlsbad, 1964 Print
    1943 Map of West Carlsbad, 1964 Print
    1943 West Carlsbad
    1964 Print · USGS
    Eddy County ranchlands and military installations come alive in this mid-century survey of the Pecos River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace family operations at Lovejoy Ranch and Kee Ranch, or locate the Golden Eagle Mine and the Carlsbad Army Air Field.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1945 Map of West Carlsbad
    1945 Map of West Carlsbad
    1945 West Carlsbad
    1945 Print · USGS
    Eddy County ranching and military aviation meet in the mid-1940s as the Pecos River valley expands. Researchers can locate numerous historic homesteads like Lovejoy Ranch, the high-elevation Golden Eagle Mine, and the wartime Army Air Field.

  5. 1954 Map of Carlsbad, 1963 Print
    1954 Map of Carlsbad, 1963 Print
    1954 Carlsbad
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southeastern New Mexico's desert peaks and river valleys appear in this mid-century study of the borderlands. Researchers can locate vanished sites like Sacramento City, trace the Pecos River reservoirs, and explore Carlsbad Caverns.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Carlsbad
    1958 Map of Carlsbad
    1958 Carlsbad
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southeastern New Mexico in the mid-1950s shows a landscape of deep desert basins and high forest ranges during a period of steady ranching and early tourism. Researchers can trace the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad or find vanished locales like Sacramento City (abandoned) and Whites City.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1979 Map of Carlsbad
    1979 Map of Carlsbad
    1979 Carlsbad
    1979 Print · USGS
    Southeast New Mexico is captured here in the late seventies, showing the gateway to the caverns and the fertile Pecos Valley. Genealogists can trace family names near Black River Village or Otis, while collectors will find the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail corridor and Avalon Lake clearly detailed.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1985 Map of Kitchen Cove
    1985 Map of Kitchen Cove
    1985 Kitchen Cove
    1985 Print · USGS
    Eddy County ranchlands and energy fields are captured here during the mid-eighties as the region balanced aviation and resource extraction. Researchers can trace land use through features like the Sheep Draw Aqueduct, Yellow Jacket Spring, and the Carlsbad Cavern City Air Terminal.

  9. 1985 Map of Otis
    1985 Map of Otis
    1985 Otis
    1985 Print · USGS
    The outskirts of Carlsbad and the rural community of Otis are captured in the mid-1980s as a landscape shaped by water and industry. Researchers can trace the engineering of the Southern Canal and locate specific sites like the local Radio Facility or regional Gravel Pits.

  10. 1985 Map of Carlsbad East
    1985 Map of Carlsbad East
    1985 Carlsbad East
    1985 Print · USGS
    Mid-century development in Eddy County shows the desert transformed by the oil industry and river irrigation. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Carlsbad and La Huerta alongside the Carlsbad Oil Field and the Pecos River.

  11. 1985 Map of Carlsbad West
    1985 Map of Carlsbad West
    1985 Carlsbad West
    1985 Print · USGS
    The western reaches of the Pecos River valley are documented here in the mid-eighties as urban growth begins to climb into the nearby hills. Local researchers can trace residential developments like Happy Valley or locate old water sources like Mc Kitric Spring and Mc Gruder Spring.
    2 unique versions available

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